Gender and Language Quiz

Who introduced the concept of gender performativity?

• Robin Lakoff

• Judith Butler

• Deborah Tannen

• Michel Foucault

Gender as a social construct means:

• Gender is fixed biologically

• Gender is shaped by culture and society

• Gender never changes

• Gender equals sex

Which term best describes identities beyond male and female?

• Patriarchy

• Non-binary

• Intersectionality

• Stereotype

“Man up” is an example of:

• Inclusive pronoun

• Gendered metaphor

• Neutral discourse

• Binary identity

Which of the following is an example of inclusive language?

• Policeman

• Fireman

• Firefighter

• Salesman

The study of how language reflects and reinforces power is called:

• Politeness theory

• Critical Discourse Analysis

• Intersectionality

• Gender performativity

Representation of women as housewives in TV ads reflects:

• Language neutrality

• Gender stereotyping

• Binary discourse

• Inclusive speech

“Boys don’t cry” is linked to:

• Feminist theory

• Toxic masculinity

• Gender neutrality

• Intersectionality

Politeness strategies in women’s speech were studied by:

• Deborah Tannen

• Robin Lakoff

• Judith Butler

• William Labov

Which theory suggests men and women use language differently because of upbringing?

• Difference Theory (Tannen)

• Deficit Theory

• Politeness Theory

• Performativity Theory